1974 1.1 (50 Hp)

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Volkswagen Golf I (5-door)

Modification

1.1 (50 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1974

End of production

1979

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1093 cm³ 66.7 cu. In.

Power

50 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

79 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 58.27 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

140 km/h 87 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

775 kg 1708.6 lbs

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5J x 13

Engine Model

FA

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1093 cm³ 66.7 cu. In.

Power

50 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

79 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 58.27 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

69.5 mm 2.74 in

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in

Compression ratio

8

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

Coolant

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

Length

3723 mm 146.57 in

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1390 mm 54.72 in

Rear (Back) track

1350 mm 53.15 in

Ride height

125 mm 4.92 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Coil spring, Torsion

Tire size

- Front

175/70 R13

Wheel rims

5J x 13

Kerb weight

775 kg 1708.6 lbs

Max. weight

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

368 l 13 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1102 l 38.92 cu ft

- Max. roof load

425 kg 937 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

800 kg 1763.7 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

400 kg 881.8 lbs